Leinster announce squad for South African tour
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen and club captain Isa Nacewa left their Leinster Rugby together with the rest of the Leinster touring party for the first stage of their trip to South Africa. Leinster...
Player ratings: Clermont Auvergne vs Leinster
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyClermont Auvergne 15. Scott Spedding – 6/10 Wasn’t in the game as much as usual, as Leinster limited the amount of times they kicked to their opponents. Did what he had to well but...
Player ratings: Connacht vs Leinster
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster 1. Cian Healy – 7/10 Very solid at scrum time. A rock in defence and a constant threat at the breakdown. 2. James Tracy...
Player ratings: Leinster vs Wasps
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster 1. Jack McGrath - 7/10 Solid at scrum time, made good ground with ball in hand. 2. Richardt Strauss - 6/10 20% of line outs lost, effective elsewhere. 3. Tadhg Furlong - 7/10 100%...
Bent hoping for Ireland recall but is keeping main focus on Leinster
9 years ago by Irish IndependentIt was a conversation with Graham Henry during pre-season that really reassured Michael Bent that he was still on the right path.
'We don't want to give up our position at top'
9 years ago by Irish IndependentFive years on from his arrival on these shores Michael Bent is happy to reflect on all that has gone before and all that is ahead. Water under the bridge.
Leinster Rugby Confirm 17 Renewals and Two New Signings for 2016/17
1 decade ago by Leinster RugbyLeinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen has confirmed that 17 players have signed new IRFU contracts with the province for 2016/17 and beyond, while a further two players have been added to the Leinster...
Bent keen to seize second chance
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentUntil last Saturday, Michael Bent's career arc was upside down. Capped within days of touching down in Ireland, he then struggled to hold down a regular place in the Leinster match-day squad and the likelihood...
McGrath and Madigan avoid citings
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsIreland duo Jack McGrath and Ian Madigan have not been cited following their respective incidents in the 22-21 defeat by the Barbarians in Limerick. Prop McGrath was sin-binned...
BaaBaas hold on for thrilling win
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Shane Jennings led the Barbarians to a thrilling 22-21 win over a fast-finishing Ireland selection at Thomond Park in Limerick on Thursday. The BaaBaas, producing mometns of briliance, held on in...